(Upgraded) Popur X5 Self Cleaning Cat Litter Box - Unique Open Top Split System - Automatic Litter Scooping Robot, Odor-Seal, 24 Inch Tray, 30-Day Capacity, 33 lbs. Load, 99% Leakproof (Cardboard Bin)

I bought this machine because two other family members have these machines and rave about them. Well, they were right. First off the app is not that difficult. Secondly buy the right litter, I recommend buying lightweight better. I don’t know why people would have problem with the box not working, but maybe they’re not following the directions because I’ve had nothing but perfect results from mine. I do only have one cat and he uses it twice in 24 hours. Yes I can monitor how often he’s using it and I love that. When we’re out of the country. I still was able to monitor his usage of it. Can’t say enough, loving machine.

This litter box is fantastic so easy to clean and quiet. I have used it for several months now with absolutely zero problems. I have a Norwegian forest cat that weighs 14 lbs and there is plenty of room for her and she took to using this box right away.The company says the litter waste container will keep for approximately two weeks and I think that's true although I change it every week.I had a Litter Robot that I had to return that I paid over 750.00$ for and this box is superior in many ways .It has a conventional entry instead of my cat thinking she is climbing into a cement mixer! I am well pleased with this and so is my cat.

At $420 plus tax (after a $150 coupon off the $570 price for the plastic bin version), the Popur automatic litter box is simply not worth it. Between the buggy app, unreliable Wi-Fi, tiny trash bin, short trash bin wire, non-waterproof liner, poop streaks from the flipping mechanism, random beeping, constant resetting, lack of smart home integration, proprietary bags, excessive weight, and poor overall design, this litter box creates more problems than it solves.I regret buying the Popur and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, especially multi-cat households. If you're considering it, save your money and look for a better alternative.Read on for a detailed breakdown of all the issues.Major Design Flaws & Poor Build QualityBuggy App & No Smart Home Integration- The Popur app is unreliable—it crashes often, doesn’t always send notifications, and frequently fails to update the litter box’s status.- The litter box constantly disconnects from Wi-Fi, requiring frequent manual reconnections.- It doesn’t work with any other home automation tools, such as Home Assistant, meaning the buggy app is the only way to control it. If the app is down (which happens often), there’s no other way to interact with the device.Small, Poorly Designed Trash Bin- The trash bin is too small. With four cats, I have to empty it twice a week, whereas my previous LitterMaid setup easily lasted two weeks.- The trash bin doesn’t open before the cleaning cycle starts, causing litter to pile up on top or behind the bin instead of inside it, creating extra mess.- The trash bin can shift away from the main unit, leading to litter getting trapped between the bin and the unit—another frustrating cleanup issue.Short Trash Bin Wire = Unnecessary Hassle- The wire connecting the trash bin to the main unit is too short, so every time I remove a full litter bag, I have to disconnect and reconnect the wire.- Worse yet, if the trash bin is unplugged and re-plugged, the entire litter box goes into an error state and stops working completely until I unplug the whole unit from power and plug it back in.Litter Box Liner is NOT Waterproof- The liner inside the main litter box area is not waterproof, meaning urine can soak through and leak underneath. This leads to nasty buildup and odors, making cleaning more difficult than it should be.Unnecessary Proprietary Trash Bags- Popur forces you to use their overpriced proprietary trash bags, instead of letting you use standard bags like other litter boxes. This adds unnecessary recurring costs and makes the box more expensive over time.Random Resets, Beeping, and Heavy Weight- The Popur randomly resets itself and starts beeping at random times, even when no cleaning cycle is running.- I’ve been woken up in the middle of the night because it started beeping for no reason. The only way to stop it is to unplug it from the wall and restart it.- It’s heavy and difficult to move, which makes deep cleaning and repositioning a pain. Unlike smaller litter boxes, this one is cumbersome to lift or tilt, adding unnecessary frustration to routine maintenance.Flipping Mechanism = Poop Streaks + Long-Term Reliability Concerns- Flipping Causes Poop Streaks – The Popur cleans itself by flipping the entire litter box over, which often results in poop streaks on the top of the box. Instead of being hands-free, I have to manually wipe it down after cleaning cycles.- Too Many Moving Parts = Likely to Break – The entire unit flips over each time it cleans, meaning there are a lot of moving parts. This seems like a long-term reliability issue. With four cats using it multiple times a day, I doubt this will last long before something breaks.What Worked Better: LitterMaid 3rd Edition + Aftermarket Wood StandAt home, I used a LitterMaid 3rd Edition litter box, which, while not perfect, was far more reliable than the Popur. Instead of using the small plastic waste receptacles it came with, I bought an aftermarket wood stand that lifted the LitterMaid unit about a foot off the ground.- The stand included a chute system that funneled used litter directly into a regular plastic bag, making cleanup incredibly simple.- With this setup, I only had to empty the waste every two weeks, compared to twice a week with the Popur.- This setup was cheaper, more efficient, and far more reliable than the expensive and flawed Popur unit.Unfortunately, LitterMaid has been discontinued, and finding a true replacement has been a struggle. If LitterMaid were still available, I’d buy another in a heartbeat instead of wasting money on the Popur.If you made it this far, you can see why I don't recommend Popur. At this price point, there are better, more reliable solutions out there—this just isn't one of them.

We bought this for our 3 young cats and so far it has worked great. Our cats have no problem using it or any hesitation about it (they actually jumped in when we were setting it up)When the machine is going through the cleaning process I can hear it from the next room but it is not screaming loud so it doesn't really bother us (sounds as if our trouble maker has jumped on the counter)I do wish the application was a little more useful, it is a bare minimum that just tells you when the box has been used and lets you reset or manually cycle the cleaning process. We added litter because we weren't sure but so far it hasn't told us that it needs litter or that the waste bag needs to be changed (we just changed it.. well because we have 3 cats)The waste container keeps the used litter in it's waste container and keeps most of the odor inside. It does not smell like a normal open litter box but there is still an odor. If I figure out how to better contain that I will update this review.We have only used the elastic litter bags that came with the machine so I do not know if others will fit or keep the litter odor in better.We bought the plastic waste bin but haven't used it yet because the cardboard one has held up well.The box is BIG! Our home doesn't have a lot of extra room so we are actually going to remove the long bathroom cabinet in exchange for a smaller one so that we can place the box out of the main thoroughfare to the toiletWith 3 cats we have emptied the waste bin once a week (not because it says that it is full but because that is when the trash gets picked up. That being said, I believe it could go for longer without being emptied.